South Africa
Lesotho
Namibia
Botswana
Mozambique
eSwatini
Zimbabwe
Tanzania
Date
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
Start 08:00
Verified
2026
Trail
ASA · AFS
Harrismith Mountain Race
Organised by Harrismith Marathon Club
Verified 11 Aug 2026 · Last updated 20 Aug 2026
30km Trail
15km Trail
10km Trail
Verified 1w ago — details confirmed by the organiser.
About this event
The 2026 Harrismith Mountain Race will take place Saturday, 17 October 2026 from 08:00, at Harrismith Primary School in Harrismith, Free State, South Africa. Distances include a 30km, 15km and 10km races.
Distances & fees
Distances, start times, cut-offs and entry fees.
Saturday
17 Oct 2026
| Distance | Entry Fee | Temp Licence | Type | Start | Cut-off | Details | |||||||||||||
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| Harrismith 30km Trail Run | ZAR 500 | ZAR 50 | Trail | 08:00 | 14:30 | ||||||||||||||
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| Harrismith Mountain Race | ZAR 280 | ZAR 50 | Trail | 09:00 | 14:00 | ||||||||||||||
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| 10km MINI Mountain Trail Run | ZAR 200 | ZAR 50 | Trail | 09:45 | 14:00 | ||||||||||||||
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Temporary ASA licence fee — only payable if you are not a member of an affiliated running club.
Race notes
- Harrismith 30km Trail Run: Kit check from 07h15. Compulsory race breifing 07h30. Compulsory equipment: 2-litre hydration capacity pack, waterproof/resistant jacket, long sleeve thermal top, survival blanket, whistle, cell phone with the emergency number saved & emergency food. First cut off is 1:45 Bergpad, 2nd is 5:45min at bottom of Zig-Zag pass and the finishing time is within 6:30 hours (14h30).
- Harrismith Mountain Race: Compulsory race briefing at 8:45 at the Starting line. The first cut-off is at the Bloekombos (2 hours), the second cut-off at the bottom of Zig-Zag 4 hours 15min (13:15) and the race cut-off at the finish line is (5 hours) at 14h00.
- 10km MINI Mountain Trail Run: Compulsory race briefing at the Starting line.
Merchandise
T-Shirt
Only 250 shirts available
ZAR 180
How to enter
Information on how to enter this event.
Download the official event flyer
Online entries
On the day entries
No entries available on race day.
Race Day Information
Practical information for race day.
Running with Earphones
The use of music players with headphones is not allowed and may result in disqualification.
Handouts
Finishers medal (within cutoff)
Medical
Medical Support on-site and route roaming, make use of contact no. in case of an emergency.
Timing
Electronic chip timing.
Water Points
Water points every ~3 km along the route. Participants must have their own water bottle with water or energy drink
Featured race
Featured
2026
Verified
· 31 days ago
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30 Aug 2026
First start 06:30
Kyalami Corner
Half Marathon
10km
5km
Entry from R100
Open race
Route maps & elevation
Route maps and elevation profiles.
Harrismith 30km Trail Run
Harrismith Mountain Race
10km MINI Mountain Trail Run
Resources
Location
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Harrismith Primary School
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Harrismith Marathon Club
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